Cain vs Cain

10-14-2009, 09:08 PM

Tonight at our weekly herf, Hal (hk3) and I did a side by side comparison of the new Cain line. I smoked a Cain 660 Habano while Hal smoked a Cain 660 Maduro. Both cigars were from the same retailer and had been in our humis for the same amount of time (both were purchased this past Saturday).

Both cigars were constructed and burned very well. After a quick punch, we lit up and were on the way to taste comparison history!

First up, my thoughts on the Habano.

Taste was pretty damn good. I found it to be a bit mild for a cigar that had been totted as so strong. When I purchased the cigar, the man at the counter told me they were very strong, and word on the street(net) was this would kick my ass, or as my grandfather says, "knock your dick in the dirt." I thought overall it was way "underpowered" compared to what I had heard. The taste was great, the burn was good and it was a very enjoyable cigar. But as far as the "OMG PURE LIGERO KICK YOUR ASS SO STRONG" hype, nope, not at all.
Now, here is the cigar p*orn you've been waiting for:

Pre-light, with a side of Jack & Coke.

1st 3rd-1/2

Last Bit

continued in part 2...

10-14-2009, 09:09 PM

...part 2

Now, on to the Maduro.
I can only give minimum input on this cigar as Hal smoked most of it, but here is my take and hopefully Hal will chime in with his thoughts. Construction, burn and draw were all about the same for this one. However the Maduro had a slight flavor difference. For me this cigar had an odd, but good, flavor. The best way I can describe it is like the slices of ginger that are served with sushi; sweet at first then a bit of spice kicks in. Hal may have some notes of his own, but this was my take. We did both, however, agree that the Habano was the better of the two blends.

Maduro Cigar p*orn time!

st third

Hal decides to give the cigar a mid burn purge

Mid-point burn (note: this is about as far in as Hal smoked, something about being a CC snob and it was beneath him or something

).

So in closing, we found the Habano to be better than the Maduro. Though I would not bad mouth either blend, the Habano just shone through more. Seems like Oliva has a good line on their hands here, and I look forward to having more of these.

Finally, a bit more cigar p*orn, a tray stand from a Nub Maduro I smoked after the cain

elderboy02 · 10-14-2009, 09:17 PM

I have smoked both wrappers multiple times and while I like both, I prefer the Habano wrapper as well

Adriftpanda · 10-14-2009, 09:21 PM

mmmmm these are a treat! IMO these sticks are very one dimensional, but are good smokes. I enjoyed the Habano wrapper the most.

McSmokey · 10-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Great Review on a tasty smoke

chippewastud79 · 10-14-2009, 09:24 PM

I think people claim that they are going to 'kick your ass' because they contain all ligero, but I find them to be not nearly as strong as other people think they are. But then again I don't find many cigars to be over-powering.

timo · 10-14-2009, 09:25 PM

I liked the Maduro better

chippewastud79 · 10-14-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitnchew

I liked the Maduro better

MedicCook · 10-14-2009, 09:25 PM

I have to agree that the habano wrapper was more enjoyable but both are good cigars.

10-14-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitnchew

I liked the Maduro better

Well like I said, didn't think either was bad but the Habano seemed to be a just a bit more smokeable. I'm usually a fan of maduros, but this just seemed almost like it was a week attempt at a maduro and didn't deliver the strength I expected. I still maintain that both were very good and would smoke either of them again.

Starscream · 10-14-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I think people claim that they are going to 'kick your ass' because they contain all ligero, but I find them to be not nearly as strong as other people think they are. But then again I don't find many cigars to be over-powering.

I started smoking full-bodied sticks b/c I liked that "knocked off my @$$" feeling, but now nothing seems to do that to me anymore.

This stick sounds good! Thanks for the review.

BORIStheBLADE · 10-14-2009, 10:54 PM

I'm waiting for these to hit my local B&M. Thanks for the review.

Pat1075 · 10-14-2009, 11:22 PM

great side by side thank you. I've only had the habano but I have the maduro waiting in my humi.

Titan410 · 10-14-2009, 11:42 PM

I picked up a Cain today at a B&M and was hoping it would be a powerhouse. Oh well, I'm still looking forward to trying it soon.

kelmac07 · 10-15-2009, 05:38 AM

Nice side by side comparison. Both sticks are now stables in my humi...and of course, I prefer the maduro!!

Thanks for sharing.

GreekGodX · 10-15-2009, 06:31 AM

I'm going to have to pick up a habano. Tried the maduro wasn't too pleased. Definitely agree on that odd taste in the cigar.

GoldnGT · 10-15-2009, 07:27 AM

These sticks are wonderful =) I love the taste. Now that you have had the Maduro and Habano... go find you a Cain F. Those are where the best flavors are!

roughrider · 10-15-2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the review.

HK3- · 10-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Ring Ring! (that's my chime

)

Thanks for posting the review Jon!

I would consider buying more of the Habano wrappered Cains if I can get them in a smaller format. IMO, the Habano was much more enjoyable than the maduro. Maybe over time all of that could change, maybe not. I really enjoyed the sweet flavor on the nose exhale. The maduro was as Jon described being like pickled ginger. It wasn't horrible, just wasn't as good as the other. Will be looking for these in the near future in a smaller size.

dannysguitar · 10-15-2009, 03:34 PM

I've only smoked the Habano and I really liked it. I got more of a buzz from the Tat Cojonu 2006 than the Habano. I didn't think the Cain was all the strong...

10-14-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
Godofgravity Guest Posts: n/a	Cain vs Cain Tonight at our weekly herf, Hal (hk3) and I did a side by side comparison of the new Cain line. I smoked a Cain 660 Habano while Hal smoked a Cain 660 Maduro. Both cigars were from the same retailer and had been in our humis for the same amount of time (both were purchased this past Saturday). Both cigars were constructed and burned very well. After a quick punch, we lit up and were on the way to taste comparison history! First up, my thoughts on the Habano. Taste was pretty damn good. I found it to be a bit mild for a cigar that had been totted as so strong. When I purchased the cigar, the man at the counter told me they were very strong, and word on the street(net) was this would kick my ass, or as my grandfather says, "knock your dick in the dirt." I thought overall it was way "underpowered" compared to what I had heard. The taste was great, the burn was good and it was a very enjoyable cigar. But as far as the "OMG PURE LIGERO KICK YOUR ASS SO STRONG" hype, nope, not at all. Now, here is the cigar p*orn you've been waiting for: Pre-light, with a side of Jack & Coke. 1st 3rd-1/2 Last Bit continued in part 2...

10-14-2009, 09:09 PM	#2
Godofgravity Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cain vs Cain ...part 2 Now, on to the Maduro. I can only give minimum input on this cigar as Hal smoked most of it, but here is my take and hopefully Hal will chime in with his thoughts. Construction, burn and draw were all about the same for this one. However the Maduro had a slight flavor difference. For me this cigar had an odd, but good, flavor. The best way I can describe it is like the slices of ginger that are served with sushi; sweet at first then a bit of spice kicks in. Hal may have some notes of his own, but this was my take. We did both, however, agree that the Habano was the better of the two blends. Maduro Cigar porn time! st third Hal decides to give the cigar a mid burn purge Mid-point burn (note: this is about as far in as Hal smoked, something about being a CC snob and it was beneath him or something ). So in closing, we found the Habano to be better than the Maduro. Though I would not bad mouth either blend, the Habano just shone through more. Seems like Oliva has a good line on their hands here, and I look forward to having more of these. Finally, a bit more cigar porn, a tray stand from a Nub Maduro I smoked after the cain

10-14-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Cain vs Cain I have smoked both wrappers multiple times and while I like both, I prefer the Habano wrapper as well

10-14-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Cain vs Cain mmmmm these are a treat! IMO these sticks are very one dimensional, but are good smokes. I enjoyed the Habano wrapper the most. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-14-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Cain vs Cain Great Review on a tasty smoke

10-14-2009, 09:24 PM	#6
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cain vs Cain I think people claim that they are going to 'kick your ass' because they contain all ligero, but I find them to be not nearly as strong as other people think they are. But then again I don't find many cigars to be over-powering. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-14-2009, 09:25 PM	#7
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Cain vs Cain I liked the Maduro better __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

10-14-2009, 09:25 PM	#9
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Cain vs Cain I have to agree that the habano wrapper was more enjoyable but both are good cigars. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

10-14-2009, 10:54 PM	#12
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Cain vs Cain I'm waiting for these to hit my local B&M. Thanks for the review. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#13
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Cain vs Cain great side by side thank you. I've only had the habano but I have the maduro waiting in my humi.

10-14-2009, 11:42 PM	#14
Titan410 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 353 Trading: (26)	Re: Cain vs Cain I picked up a Cain today at a B&M and was hoping it would be a powerhouse. Oh well, I'm still looking forward to trying it soon. __________________ I spend most of my money on guns, ammo, and cigars. The rest I waste.

10-15-2009, 05:38 AM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cain vs Cain Nice side by side comparison. Both sticks are now stables in my humi...and of course, I prefer the maduro!! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-15-2009, 06:31 AM	#16
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Cain vs Cain I'm going to have to pick up a habano. Tried the maduro wasn't too pleased. Definitely agree on that odd taste in the cigar. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

10-15-2009, 07:27 AM	#17
GoldnGT Hibbidy Jibbidy Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 178 Trading: (2)	Re: Cain vs Cain These sticks are wonderful =) I love the taste. Now that you have had the Maduro and Habano... go find you a Cain F. Those are where the best flavors are! __________________ Michael TheMustangSource.com

10-15-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Cain vs Cain Thanks for the review.

10-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#19
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Cain vs Cain Ring Ring! (that's my chime ) Thanks for posting the review Jon! I would consider buying more of the Habano wrappered Cains if I can get them in a smaller format. IMO, the Habano was much more enjoyable than the maduro. Maybe over time all of that could change, maybe not. I really enjoyed the sweet flavor on the nose exhale. The maduro was as Jon described being like pickled ginger. It wasn't horrible, just wasn't as good as the other. Will be looking for these in the near future in a smaller size.

10-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#20
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Cain vs Cain I've only smoked the Habano and I really liked it. I got more of a buzz from the Tat Cojonu 2006 than the Habano. I didn't think the Cain was all the strong... __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*